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Thumbs Of Steel cross stitch pattern

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Thumbs Of SteelCounted cross stitch pattern

"Thumbs Of Steel" — 8 colours, whole cross stitch only

$6.00

Instant PDF download

Paid through Square. The download link is on screen the moment it clears, and emailed too.

Stitch count
130 × 130
Colours
8 DMC shades
Stitches used
Whole cross stitch only
Pages
7

Finished size

14-count aida9.3" square (23.6 cm)
16-count aida8.1" square (20.6 cm)
18-count aida7.2" square (18.3 cm)

Add at least 3" each side for your hoop or frame.

The floss

  • 3799Pewter Gray Very Dark
  • 3750Antique Blue Very Dark
  • 3024Brown Gray Very Light
  • 720Orange Spice Dark
  • 3777Terra Cotta Very Dark
  • 919Red Copper
  • 413Pewter Gray Dark
  • 613Drab Brown Very Light
Thumbs Of Steel — an original counted cross stitch pattern, drawn here and sold nowhere else. "Thumbs Of Steel". WHAT YOU GET A 7-page PDF, ready to print on US Letter or A4: • the full colour chart, split across pages with heavy guide lines every 10 stitches • every square marked with a symbol as well as colour, so it works from a black and white printer • a floss key listing real DMC numbers, names, stitch counts and how many skeins to buy • finished sizes and a preview of the finished piece THE DETAILS Stitch count: 130 wide x 130 high Colours: 8 DMC shades Stitches used: whole cross stitch only — no backstitch, no fractional stitches, no french knots Strands: two over one on 14-count FINISHED SIZE 14-count aida — 9.3" x 9.3" (23.6 x 23.6 cm) 16-count aida — 8.1" x 8.1" (20.6 x 20.6 cm) 18-count aida — 7.2" x 7.2" (18.3 x 18.3 cm) Add at least 3" to each side for framing or your hoop. SUITABLE FOR Confident beginners upward. There is no backstitch and no fractional work, and the chart has been cleaned of single scattered stitches, so you are not rethreading for one square at a time. INSTANT DOWNLOAD Your file is ready the moment the order clears — nothing is posted to you. Download it from your Etsy account under Purchases, or from the link in your confirmation email. Fabric, hoop and floss are not included. TERMS This pattern is for your own personal stitching. Please do not resell, share or redistribute the file or the chart. You are very welcome to sell pieces you have stitched yourself from it — a credit is appreciated but not required.

Questions about the Thumbs Of Steel pattern

Is the Thumbs Of Steel cross stitch pattern suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is whole cross stitch only — no backstitch, no quarter or three-quarter stitches and no french knots — so if you can sew one X over one square of aida you can finish it. It uses 8 colours over 130 by 130 stitches.
What do I get when I buy this pattern?
A PDF the moment your payment clears, 7 pages long. It holds the colour chart, the same chart again in black and white symbols so it prints on any printer, a floss key naming real DMC shade numbers with how many skeins to buy, and the finished size on 14, 16 and 18-count aida.
Is anything posted to me?
No. This is a digital download only — no fabric, floss or hoop is included, and nothing is shipped. The download link does not expire, so you can come back for the file whenever you like.
What fabric and floss do I need for this gaming pattern?
Any aida or evenweave you like. The finished sizes above assume two strands over one on aida. The floss list below names 8 real DMC shades, so you can take it straight to a shop or order the exact skeins online.

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